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After taxes, rent, utilities and credit card bills are deducted from our paychecks, we need a magnifying glass to see the money left in our bank accounts. But that doesn’t stop us from living our lives to the fullest. Our bank accounts aren’t as impo…

My group of friends is that of sitcom legend. I know EVERYONE thinks that, but trust me, we genuinely could have our own show. We have more inside jokes than we know what to do with, and we have told our favorite group stories so many times our signi…

Until teleportation is a reality, there are only three modes of transportation we can rely on: planes, trains and automobiles. When it comes to making a choice among the trio, the train is often forgotten as a viable option. It is neither as fast as …

When it comes to planning a big vacation, there are MANY things to consider. Where are you going? How will you get there? And most important of all: How will you pay for it? What once seemed like a relaxing vacation can suddenly feel pretty stressful…

As any travel buff will attest, the airport becomes a kind of second home when you're always on the go. It just comes with the territory. And so we must deal with it. But even though they can seem intimidating, airports are totally hackable places. A…

Without full-freedom summers like those of our school days, adults have one saving grace for our collective sanity in hot weather: summer Fridays. They are legit the best invention to hit the workplace since the water cooler and G-Chat. By the end of…

When you take that first trip without your parents, it's a pretty big milestone. But when you take your first trip with your significant other? That's a make-or-break moment in the lifespan of your relationship. Think about vacations you've taken wit…

There's a terrible feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when your coworker leaves for vacation. That feeling gets especially more terrible in the winter time. Let's call the coworker Betty-Sue. As you stare out the window at the cold, gray sky,…

Traveling is often equal parts exciting and anxiety-provoking. With so many things to remember, checklists to complete and details to square away before the fun really starts, the days leading up to a trip can be especially hectic. But they don’t hav…

There’s no right or wrong way to travel. When it comes to visiting a new city, we prioritize what we want to do and see. But how you go about doing that can mean the difference between an average trip and a life-changing one. To make it a trip you’ll…

Two of my best friends got married this summer. They had a very small and simple celebration, and went all out on a two-week honeymoon to Hawaii. They decided the memories of the vacation were a bigger priority than the one night of partying. We were…

When it comes to life, so many people are sharply focused on the future. It's all about where you're going to end up and who you want to be. We're so focused on the big picture that we idly skip over the details. We end up missing out on some of life…

Wanderlust drives our generation. We don't live to work, we work to live. There will never be a better time in our lives to explore this nation; there will never be another time when we'll have so few things tying us down. When planning our next jour…

Vacations are vital to your mental health. We all need a relaxing period to unwind. Americans, however, aren't great at taking advantage of their allotted vacation time. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Glassdoor, Americans are only using …

Traveling alone is a nerve-wracking experience. You’re in an unknown place, outside your comfort zone and without a companion. You're on your own. The success of this trip is entirely dependent on you. It’s a lot of pressure. But you should do it at …